Stark Skincare
Deep Midnight Retinol Serum for Overnight Repair
Deep Midnight Retinol Serum for Overnight Repair
Barrier-Strengthening Retinol Serum That Nourishes While It Transforms
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Key Functions: Anti-aging, Soothing, Protecting, and Nourishing.
Best for: Mature, Dry, Normal, Cold / Dry Weather, and All skin types
Some Key Ingredients: Seabuckthorn Oil, Retinol, Rosehip oil, and Vitamin A.
30 ml
Product Description
Product Description
Gentle Retinol Serum that Rebuilds Skin Overnight.
- Combines encapsulated retinol with nourishing oils for minimal irritation
- Enhanced with rosehip and carrot extract for complementary vitamin A benefits
- Reinforces skin barrier with ceramides and essential fatty acids
- Calms potential retinol sensitivity with herbal anti-inflammatories
Deep Midnight enhances our original Midnight serum with the addition of pure, vegan, encapsulated retinol. This oil/gel hybrid maintains the nourishing and soothing properties of its predecessor while introducing retinol benefits in a gentle delivery system. The encapsulation technology helps ensure the retinol remains stable and releases gradually into the skin, minimizing potential irritation.
Retinol & Vitamin A Synergy Formula
What distinguishes Deep Midnight from typical retinol products is its comprehensive approach to skin support. The formula contains increased concentrations of Rosa Canina (rosehip) seed oil and carrot extract, delivering complementary forms of vitamin A and beta-carotene that work alongside retinol to enhance results without increasing sensitivity.
Protects Skin's Barrier
The serum's matrix of essential fatty acids provides nourishment, while ceramides reinforce the skin's natural barrier function. Lupine sterols contribute phytosterols that help maintain skin's lipid balance, and herbal infusions of chamomile, yarrow, calendula, and marshmallow help counter potential retinol-induced sensitivity. Antioxidant-rich ingredients like broccoli seed oil, cranberry seed oil, and sea buckthorn extract provide protection against oxidative stress.
Deep Midnight's unique oil/gel consistency allows for effective penetration while maintaining a lightweight feel. The neroli-dominant essential oil blend adds a pleasant sensorial element. The serum is packaged in a black violet glass bottle with a pump dispenser to protect from light degradation and maintain potency.
Ingredients INCI
Ingredients INCI
Ingredients INCI:
INCI: Rosa Canina oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) seed oil, herbal infusion of chamomile, yarrow, calendula and marshmallow in organic glycine soja, sugarcane Squalane, Brassica Oleracea (broccoli) seed oil, Simmondsia Chinensis, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (cranberry) seed oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Phospholipids, Oryza sativa bran wax, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) supercritical, Avena Sativa (oat) kernel oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil & Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Extract* Ceramide NP, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, retinol, glyceryl stearate SE, 0.6% essential oils (neroli dominant)
Shipping:
Shipping:
- Ships from Ottawa, Canada on Monday and/or Wednesday and/or Friday.
- Shipping fees: $10 flat-rate shipping in North America.
- Free Shipping: In Canada & USA for orders over $100.
- Ships completely tariff-free to the USA (no surprise fees!)
- International: No surface shipping. Please choose a tracked method if available. Customs & Duties depend on your country.
- Made in Canada
Barrier-Strengthening Retinol Serum That Nourishes While It Transforms
The Proof is in the Reviews
Using this Serum
Experience it
Deep Midnight transforms from a rich amber-hued gel-oil into a silky emollient that glides across the skin with surprising lightness, absorbing rapidly without leaving a greasy film. The neroli-dominant aroma offers a sophisticated citrus-floral bouquet that creates a calming sensorial experience perfect for evening use. Unlike typical retinol products that can feel drying, this serum delivers immediate comfort and hydration—with skin feeling noticeably smoother and plumper by morning, without the tightness or flakiness often associated with retinol treatments
How to Use it
Incorporate Deep Midnight into your evening routine after cleansing and toning, applying 2-3 pumps to slightly damp skin for optimal absorption before adding any additional moisturizer if needed. Begin with application 1-2 times weekly before gradually increasing frequency based on your age: three times weekly for those in their 30s, four times for 40s, and five times for 50s and beyond. Always wear broad-spectrum SPF during daylight hours and avoid combining with exfoliating products on the same evening. For enhanced results, pair Deep Midnight with a simple, hydration-focused routine on retinol nights.
Why You Need it
Deep Midnight redefines retinol treatment by solving the primary challenges that prevent many from experiencing its benefits—it delivers professional-grade results without the dryness, irritation, or complex multi-product protocols typically required. This all-in-one formula eliminates the need for separate serums, oils, and barrier repair products, saving you time and ensuring active ingredients work in harmony. The intelligent formulation strengthens your skin's resilience over time, providing classic retinol benefits of smoother texture, diminished fine lines, and more even tone, while your skin becomes progressively more healthy and balanced—making Deep Midnight not just an anti-aging treatment but a comprehensive skin health investment.
Key Ingredients in Deep Midnight Retinol Serum for Overnight Repair
Encapsulated Vegan Retinol
Retinol delivered in a slow-release capsule, which means your skin gets a steady, tolerable dose instead of one big hit that causes flaking and redness. All the cell-turnover and collagen-stimulating benefits of retinol with significantly less irritation.
Ceramide Complex
Ceramides are the essential lipids naturally found in your skin that help maintain its protective barrier and retain moisture. Our ceramide complex mimics your skin's natural structure to replenish and restore what time and environmental factors deplete. This powerhouse ingredient strengthens your skin's defense system, preventing moisture loss while protecting against irritants and pollution. By reinforcing the skin's natural barrier, ceramides help reduce sensitivity, dryness, and visible signs of aging—leaving skin looking healthier, plumper, and more resilient.
Lupin (Lupinus Albus) Seed Extract
A peptide-rich botanical extract that supports skin firmness by stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis. Clinical studies show visible improvement in skin density and elasticity. A plant-based alternative to synthetic peptides that actually delivers.
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Lovely serum! Feels beyond luxurious and very hydrating. Love that it has natural retinol but also feels like it locks in moisture. Most retinols are very drying and this is the opposite.
It is a second time I bought this product and it is so so awesome - I use it in winter and now in this hot summer and I love it.
Feels deluxe and deeply hydrating.
I can literally see the difference it makes on my skin the next morning. It reduces inflammation, and my face looks so much more nourished than it does without the new Deep Midnight. Thank you Stark!
My dehydrated skin looooves this. Great formula.
Plant-Powered
Our clean, in-house bio-active formulas are vegan, cruelty-free and plant-based, synergistically boosted with scientifically-based actives for ultimate results.
Female-Founded
Forget the beauty-industry's soulless mega-corporations...Stark is a tiny, independent, female-led company, entirely funded by our beloved customers.
Made in Canada
Stark is proudly Canadian! Each product is fully handmade in small batches in our tiny studio, with our unique climate in mind.
Unique Formulas
No generic pre-made "stock" formulas here! Stark products are unique, thoughtful formulations created over a decade of research and customer feedback.
Plant-Powered
Our clean, in-house bio-active formulas are vegan, cruelty-free and plant-based, synergistically boosted with scientifically-based actives for ultimate results.
Female-Founded
Forget the beauty-industry's soulless mega-corporations...Stark is a tiny, independent, female-led company, entirely funded by our beloved customers.
Made in Canada
Stark is proudly Canadian! Each product is fully handmade in small batches in our tiny studio, with our unique climate in mind.
Unique Formulas
No generic pre-made "stock" formulas here! Stark products are unique, thoughtful formulations created over a decade of research and customer feedback.
